Tag: dairy farms
5 tips to prevent dairy cow foot problems
Check out these five tips from the Penn State Extension Dairy Team on managing and preventing dairy cow foot problems.
Rosedale Farms hosts Dairy Twilight Tour
The Wayne-Ashland Dairy Service Unit will hold the 2017 Dairy Twilight Tour July 18 at Rosedale Farms.
6 common foot problems found in dairy cows
Economic losses in dairy herd production can often be attributed to foot problems. Learn more about potential issues and how they can affect your herd.
Milk producers petition for hearing
Milk cooperatives and county commissioners have petitioned the USDA for a national milk hearing for all dairy farmers.
How much protein do cows need?
Researchers are working to predict milk protein yield and calculate the MP requirement while accounting for a variable efficiency of MP utilization.
How to monitor your dairy herd
Completing records results in finding problems within the herd faster and correcting those problems sooner — minimizing production loss.
How efficiently do dairy cows make use of dietary protein?
Feeding enough protein to meet lactation requirements means knowing target protein yield and determining the availability of protein in feeds.
How to identify common breeds of dairy cattle
Over 250 breeds of cattle are recognized throughout the world. Learn to identify the most common dairy breeds in the United States.
How to start your own dairy farm
Whatever your background or experience, there are some things you need to consider before starting your own dairy farm.
Wisconsin cow wins Holstein Star of Breed designation
Miss Hot Mama-Red-ET has earned the honor of Holstein Association USA's 2016 Star of the Breed.
